Sermons on Move It:

On The Teeter-Totter

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 29, 2003

When we slide away from God’s plan and toward the world’s value system, it’s like going from one end of a teeter-totter to the other. We can’t move toward one end without moving away from the other

Passage: I Corinthians 5:1-8 Intro: 1 Corinthians just never gets any easier, does it? 1. reading this passage, studying it, the questions come flying at you like sparks off a grinding wheel. 2. so easy to get bogged down in those questions, try to make this passage say more than was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Game "Plan”. Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

Engineers NEVER START a construction without a PLAN. In CHESS game, most LOSERS are those who DON’T MAKE PLAN for the NEXT MOVE. VICTORIOUS Chess players are those who establish the NEXT MOVE in ADVANCE. . “The BIBLE is God’s BLUEPRINT of His GREAT PLA

I. THE GAME “PLAN”. --------Engineers NEVER START a construction without a PLAN. --------In CHESS game, most LOSERS are those who DON’T MAKE PLAN for the NEXT MOVE. VICTORIOUS Chess players are those who establish the NEXT MOVE in ADVANCE. . “The BIBLE is God’s BLUEPRINT of His GREAT PLAN for ...read more

Denomination: *other

"Finding True Greatness" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011

In today’s world we constantly hear the philosophy being taught that says all of us must focus on moving up, being more than we are now, climbing the ladder of success. Moving higher up. Keeping that in mind the words of John in this passage can be very

“Finding True Greatness” John 3:22-36 There are certain words we use that have a variety of meanings depending on how they are used. For example the word “fast” carries at least 15 different meanings. It can mean ... * the speed of a runner ...fast * to do without food. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Keys - Sincerity Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 15, 2011

Prayer keys are not ways of manipulating God. Rather, they are like a boat hook. If I am in a row boat and cast a hook to shore, does pulling move the shore to me or does it move me to the shore? Prayer keys do not pull God to our will. They pull us to Go

“These people come near to me with their mouth & honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules taught by men.” Isaiah 29:13 Before saying anything else to introduce sincerity as a prayer key, I want to repeat something about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Trust The Ways Of God And Not My Ways Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 8, 2013

Sometimes we falsely believe that because we belong to God we can do no wrong and God must bless everything we do. What we must realize is that as we move in concert with how God wants us to move that things will line up for His glory.

The three psalms we are looking at today have this theme in common: love God, be linked to God, let God set the agenda. Psalm 89 finishes off Book III of the psalter. It is a wonderful restatement of God’s promises to David about the Messiah, but then ends with somewhat of a repudiation of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Destiny Of The Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Black on Jan 2, 2022

Every Christian has a destiny in the kingdom of God. We are a pilgrim people, a people on the move—our destination matters. Where are we going as a church? It’s important. The primary words of Ephesians 1 are “in Christ.” Christ is our head, and we need to move in conjunction with him.

What should be the direction and vision for a local assembly? What is our destiny? Alice in Wonderland came to a fork in the road. Icy panic stung her as she stood frozen by indecision. She lifted her eyes toward heaven, looking for guidance. Her eyes did not find God, only the Cheshire cat ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A' Go'en Fishen

Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001

We are all using time as me move toward our end in this world. How we use that time is important.

New Year’s Eve Sermon: “A Go’en A’ Fishen” Rev. D. Anderson Revelation 22:12-13 John 15:8 On this New Year’s Eve of 1998, let’s look at what’s coming down the pike for us, and see what that has to do with how we use our time. From Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-13, John 15:8

Denomination: Lutheran

From The Signs To The Savior

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jun 3, 2001

The writer of Hebrews points exhorts us to move beyond the signs given by God under the Old Covenant to the reality of the Savior.

From The Signs To The Savior Hebrews 6:1-8 A man set out on a trip from Oklahoma City to Denver. He had never been to Denver before, but to prepare for his trip he decided to do his homework. He searched the Internet and found the most popular sightseeing spots, restaurants, and the cheapest ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beyond Celebration To Actualization

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Dec 31, 2002

The sermon is designed to get persons to move beyond an actual observance to actively participate in carrying out the meaning behind the observance.

Beyond Celebration to Actualization (1 Peter 1:18-21). Holidays are extremely important in our lives. During holidays we eagerly look forward to spending time with loved ones and friends. Today, we celebrate one of the more significant days in the life of the Christian faith. Yes, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

When The Son Came Out

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 18, 2003

When the Son comes out, we discover peace, resurrection power and a commission to move beyond our church walls.

Years ago, my two sons attended a spiritual gifts retreat for children. On the way home from the campgrounds, the boys’ mother wanted to know what they had discovered. She asked our younger son, “What’s your spiritual gift, Sam?” Sam stuck out his chest and proudly announced, “Mom, my spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Methodist

Where The Battle Of Faith Is Waged

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 17, 2002

A message challenging Christians to move beyond believing faith to "keeping the Faith". This sermon challenges the believer to grow in their Christian Faith.

Where the Battle of Faith is Waged Pastor Glenn Newton 2-20-00 Text: Hebrews 10:35 - 11:2 “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For in just a very little ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

A New Life For A New Year

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 30, 2001

Christ has given us new life and we are callled to live it! Move to living the new life in 2002.

A New Life for A New Year Galatians 2:20 December 30, 2001 Introduction Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve and it is hard to believe that another year has come and gone. After this year we have seen that some things have stayed the same while many, many things have changed. New Year’s Eve is a time to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

From Ichabod To Ebenezer Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

Seventh in a series on Revivl influenced by Rick Atchley. This lesson covers the move one can make to rejoin fellowship with God.

FROM ICHABOD TO EBENEZER I Samuel 4:1-11,14; 7:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Paul Harvey tells a story about an attractive airline stewardess who was being hounded by two flirts – one at the front of the plane, the other at the back. She was obviously very put-off by the very forward advances being made by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival Jesus Style

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Feb 18, 2003

A strong sermon that deals with what we need today, a fresh up to date vibrant move of God in our lives.

Revival Jesus Style John 11:1-44 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. [2] [5] Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. [14] Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. [17] Then when Jesus came, he found that he had ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Its Time To Be Ready The King Is Comming

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Feb 23, 2003

When Jesus moves in reviving power, He first cleanses the temple and removes the fruitless. Only the humble and watchful will survive.

Its time to be ready, the King is coming. Its about 30 AD. The place is Jerusalem. It is the month of Nissan and the sun is sweltering overhead. There is a large crowd gathering along the dusty highway and your peer over the heads of the people in front of you. The crowd is shouting Hallelujah ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Mark 11:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal